CHR probes Davao drug war deaths

The Commission on Human Rights CHR) yesterday expressed grave concern over Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte’s recent declaration of a war on drugs in the city.

- JANVIC MATEO and DIANA LHYD SUELTO

The CHR regional office has initiated an investigation into the reported drug-related killings in the city following Duterte's declaration.

"The commission vehemently denounces the alarming incidents of alleged extrajudicial killings associated with the anti-drug campaign in Davao City as these acts constitute grave violations of fundamental human rights, particularly the right to life and due process, and are in direct disregard to the principles of justice and the rule of law," it said.